How does Radial Shockwave Therapy work?
Radial Shockwave Therapy involves the application of a series of high-energy percussions to the affected area. The shockwave is a physical shock, not an electric one. The shockwave causes interstitial and extracellular responses that accelerate tissue regeneration, particularly in cases where the body has been unable to do so on its own. It stimulates metabolism and improves blood circulation to facilitate the healing and regeneration of damaged tissue. Shockwave Therapy can also relieve pain by producing an analgesic effect on the treatment area.
What can I expect from a Shockwave Therapy treatment session?
- An initial assessment must be conducted to determine if Shockwave Therapy is an appropriate treatment option for your condition
- Shockwave Therapy (SWT) is used when all other treatments have been exhausted.
- It is for a chronic injury that has persisted more than 3 months.
- It is most effective for conditions resulting from connective tissue attachments to bone..
- It is usually booked as 3 - 5 treatments 1X/ week for 3 - 5 weeks. Then we wait an additional 3 weeks without treatment to allow for healing to take place